Douk Ghyll Cottage, Horton-In-Ribblesdale

A charming and unique one-bedroom detached home in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and the Three Peaks area. This characterful property features a cosy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen with pantry, and dining room opening directly to the garden.

Upstairs offers a spacious double bedroom and a modern bathroom. A standout feature is the detached annex, which includes a wet room, ground floor space, and a mezzanine level—ideal as guest accommodation or a home office.

Externally, there is a generous garden with beautiful views over the beck and private parking. A rare opportunity in a tranquil and iconic location—viewing is highly recommended.

Property Description - Nestled in a quiet location within the iconic Dales village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale, right in the heart of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Douk Ghyll Cottage is a truly unique and characterful detached one-bedroom property. It boasts a generous garden, private parking, and a separate annex offering flexible use as additional accommodation or a home office.

The main cottage comprises a cosy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen with adjoining pantry, and a dining room with direct access to the garden.

Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious double bedroom and a well-appointed bathroom.

The detached annex includes a ground floor room with wet room and a versatile mezzanine level—ideal as an occasional bedroom or workspace.

Outside, the well-established garden features mature planting, lawn, and patio areas, all with delightful views over the beck.

Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this special Dales property.

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
EPC Rating: F
Services: All mains
Broadband:

Location - Horton-in-Ribblesdale is a well-known village in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. It sits beneath the towering peak of Pen-y-ghent, one of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks, with a wealth of scenic walking and cycling routes starting from the village itself.

The village has a strong community feel, with a traditional pub, café, church, and a railway station on the Settle–Carlisle line, offering direct connections to Leeds and beyond. Nearby Settle provides a full range of amenities, including a Booths supermarket, independent shops, pubs, and eateries.

Primary schools are available in nearby Austwick and Ingleton, while secondary education is provided by the highly regarded Settle College and QES in Kirkby Lonsdale.

With its dramatic landscape and superb access to the Dales, Horton is also within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland, Lake District, and Morecambe Bay, making it a perfect base for exploring the wider region.

Ground Floor -

Sitting Room - Slate flagged floor, multi fuel stove with stone mantel engraved with initials and dated 1719, 3 double glazed windows to rear, front and side aspects, timber door.

Kitchen - Patterned quarry and marble tiles, radiator, range of wall and base units, built in oven and hob with pull out extractor hood over, 1.5 drainer sink, under stairs cupboard, exposed beams, double glazed window to rear and front.

Dining Room - Slate flagged floor, exposed beam, double glazed window to with views over garden, UPVC door to rear.

First Floor -

Landing - Fitted carpet, double glazed window, Velux roof window.

Bedroom One - Fitted carpet, radiator, fitted wardrobes, two double glazed windows to rear with views over the beck.

Bathroom - Wooden floorboards, radiator, wash basin with storage units, toilet, bath with electric shower over, cupboard, single glazed window to landing, double glazed window to front.

Divorced Annex -

Annex - Tiled floor, worktop, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, stairs to mezzanine level, double glazed window, timber and double glazed door.

Wet Room - Heated towel rail, wash basin, shower, toilet, extractor fan, timber framed double glazed window with textured glass.

Mezzanine - Wooden floorboards, exposed beams, two timber framed double glazed windows, heritage style Velux window.

External - Rear -

Large area of lawn, hedge and drystone wall boundaries, established borders with mature and diverse plants, stone flagged patio area, access to the beck.

Parking - Two off road parking spaces to side of property.

Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.

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FLOOR PLANS
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